Gary Numan at The Orange Peel
As a child of the '80s, I was lied to. Through the lens of MTV and VH1, Gary Numan was presented as a One Hit Wonder — a term used to condemn an artist to little more than a flash in
Nothing at Eulogy
Not all opening acts are created equal. As the first of four bands on a 7 p.m. bill at Eulogy on March 6, Violent Magic Orchestra was firmly positioned in the slot most likely to be skipped — and many concertgoers
XOR
Brian Eno famously observed that “ambient music must be able to accommodate many levels of listening attention without enforcing one in particular; it must be as ignorable as it is interesting.” It’s a delicate balance — one that’s as difficult
McKinney
Some musicians grow up so immersed in music that their rich heritage reveals itself within the first minute of hearing them play. That’s certainly the case with McKinney, the remarkably talented daughter of local musical powerhouse Melissa McKinney.Raised in a
Agriculture at Eulogy
I’m a pretty calm person. Though I spent much of my youth at punk and hardcore shows, I’ve found myself less inclined toward overtly aggressive music as I’ve gotten older. Even when I do crave something heavy, it’s usually the
Jon Spencer Trio at The Grey Eagle
Well into a full-throttle, sweat-drenched Asheville performance on Jan. 26, Jon Spencer paused to air his frustrations with the state of things. Delivering his thoughts like a sermon, the legendary garage-rock frontman confessed that the world had his mind all
Todd Barry
Although Todd Barry might casually mention his memorable turn as Greasy in the 2001 film Pootie Tang as his artistic peak, it’s challenging to pinpoint a true definitive moment from his 35 years in comedy. From his rise in stand-up in
2023 End of The Year Content Explosion
I could write a big rambling introduction about what 2023 was for me, but then I'd have to really think long and hard. I'd rather just get to the point and recap my year with a series of easily digestible
Dave Hill
At some point every young man is forced to ask the question that will ultimately impact the rest of his time on earth: Is whatever I’m planning to do tonight worth missing the chance to get drunk with friends and
Favorite Records of 2023: First Half
Algiers - ShookIt may feature a long list of collaborators and cover more stylistic ground than ever before, but the Atlanta band's ambitious 4th albumShook by AlgiersAndy Shauf - NormAnother soft rock masterpiece by the contemporary master.Norm by Andy
Hari Kondabolu
A day after Vacation Baby’s debut on YouTube, I spoke with the comedian — who returns to The Orange Peel on Wednesday, May 17 — about the special and his attempt to interact with fans throughout the premiere.
Maria Bamford
The stand-up that Stephen Colbert once called his “favorite comedian on planet Earth” returns to town on Wednesday, May 10, to perform at The Orange Peel. In anticipation of the show, Maria Bamford spoke with Asheville Stages about connecting with